Paul A. Capua – Founding Attorney

Founder Paul A. Capua is an AV-Preeminent® rated civil trial lawyer. His 22 years of practice have focused on US and international construction law and business law disputes in state and federal courts as well as international and domestic arbitrations.

Other case areas include complex business litigation such as trademark, licensing, financial fraud, class action, and employment litigation. With his background representing contractors and corporate parties, and his trial experience in state and federal jury trials and domestic and international arbitration, Capua is an active trial lawyer.

In 2007, the South Florida Daily Business Review recognized Capua along with attorneys José I. Astigarraga and Cristina M. Cardenas as candidate for “Most Effective Lawyer” in recognition of their achievements in obtaining a $52.6 million award in an international business and licensing dispute against one of the world’s leading sporting goods manufacturers.

In addition to his trial practice, Capua is an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Section of Construction Law, the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law and the International Bar Association’s International Construction Projects Committee. He has served as President of the Watauga County Bar Association, Adjunct Professor at University of Miami School of Law and Appalachian State University, and former Co-Chair of the Tortious Interference Subcommittee of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association.